How to Get Your Share of the FTC’s $16.5 Million Avast Settlement
Millions of Avast antivirus users can apply for a $16.5 million settlement on the company’s $16.5 million settlement in the Federal Trade Commission’s $16.5 million settlement.
FTC said on Monday This is an email notification to 3.7 million consumers who purchased Antivirus software from Avast between August 2014 and January 2020. Eligible consumers should receive notifications before March 7.
Avast is paying to resolve FTC allegations that are spoofing users by claiming that their software can protect their privacy by blocking third-party tracking, but then failing to adequately inform them that they will collect and collect and Sell ​​their personal internet browsing data to other companies.
FTC orders addressing 2024 complaints also ban Avast from misunderstanding how it uses the data it collects now. For advertising purposes, it is not allowed to sell or license to sell or license to other companies.
Qualified consumers can Make a claim online with the FTC The amount of payment will depend on several factors, including how many people file a claim, the FTC said. But don’t expect big money. If each qualified consumer applies for their share, the payment averages about $4.47 each.
